Jefcoat46
Transcription:
Sullivans Island July 10th 1863 [1]
Dear Rachel this morning at sunrise the
yankes comenced the attact on Morres Island
and is still going on yet with heavy firing
tha have bin at it for two hours I have not
understood what damage have bin done yet
the attact is made by the Iron clads and
morter boates wee dont no how soon tha
may comence on this Island I tell you
wee have sturing times heare now
youre with much Respect
Mrs R. E. Jefcoat John. J. Jefcoat
Footnotes:
- John Jefcoat is referring to the beginning of the First Battle of Fort Wagner, occurred on July 11, 1863
Date:
July 10, 1863
Collection:
Recipient(s)
To
To State:
South Carolina
To County:
Orangeburg
Transcription/Proofing Info
Transcriber:
Andrea Cudworth
Transcription Date:
February, 2012
Proofer:
Michael Ellis
Proof Date:
December, 2012
